Christiano (surname)

Christiano is a surname with origins in Italy and Portugal. It is a patronymic surname, derived from the given name Cristiano, which is the Italian and Portuguese form of Christian. Therefore, Christiano essentially means "son of Cristiano" or "belonging to Cristiano." Variations of the name exist, including Cristiano, Cristiani, Christians, and Christien. The name can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in regions with Italian and Portuguese diaspora populations.